2024 Affordable Housing Capital Strategy and Update
File No. ACS2024-SI-HSI-0016 - Citywide
Committee Recommendation(s)
That Council approve the following:
Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to allocate the balance of the $15,000,000 from the 2024 affordable housing capital budget, being $13,956,051, to support the creation of new affordable housing through conditional capital contributions, contributions in lieu of building permit and school board fees, non-exempt planning fees and accessibility grants, and to provide a contingency fund, subject to the conditional contributions being included in a contribution agreement between the City and each housing provider, and that of the $13,956,051:
Up to $1,365,416 be allocated to Shepherds of Good Hope (SGH) for the continued development of 48 units at 216 Murray Street;
Up to $1,650,000 be allocated to Centretown Citizens of Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) for the development of 10 new affordable rental units at 171 Armstrong Ave;
Up to $3,000,000 be allocated to Habitat for Humanity to construct affordable homes (ownership) at two properties to be confirmed in a separate report;
Up to $6,000,000 be allocated to Ottawa Community Housing Corporation to contribute towards the construction of approximately 90 affordable rental units at 1770 Heatherington Road
any remaining or unallocated funds, to either a contingency budget to support projects that require additional funding, or to cover non-exempt City fees and charges, or to projects on the Non-profit Pre-development Pipeline List in (Document 1) to this report, and to any other projects that receive, or will receive, pre-development funding and that may be added to the Pipeline list in accordance with the selection criteria outlined in this report.
Approve that any remaining Ontario Priorities Housing Initiatives (OPHI) funding from the $600,000 2024-2025 Ontario Renovates budget be allocated by the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to either private households or not-for-profit organizations, removing the cap of up to $300,000 for households and up to $300,000 for not-for-profit organizations to ensure funds are spent by the required deadline of December 31, 2024, as established by the Province; and that should the City receive 2025-2026 Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative funding, that the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services be authorized to allocate up to $600,000 of the funds towards a continuation of the Ontario Renovates program (without category cap), and that any remaining OPHI funds be allocated, in accordance with OPHI program guidelines, to shovel-ready projects on the Non-profit Pre-development Pipeline List in (Document 1) to this report, and to any other projects that receive, or will receive, pre-development funding and that may be added to the Pipeline List in accordance with the selection criteria outlined in this report.
Approve an extension up to March 31, 2025 of the short-term interest-free repayable loan of $606,075 to the African Caribbean Association of Ottawa (ACAO) that was provided through the 2021 Capital Plan for their project at 881-883 Pinecrest Road and Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to convert a portion of the short-term loan to a conditional contribution, if required, based on the mortgage eligibility of ACAO.
Delegate authority to the Director, Housing Solutions and Investment Services to allocate any additional funding that becomes available in 2024 and 2025, to either a contingency budget to support projects that require additional funding, or to cover non-exempt City fees and charges, or to projects on the Non-profit Pre-development Pipeline (Document 1), and to any other projects that receive, or will receive, pre-development funding and that may be added to the Pipeline list in accordance with the selection criteria outlined in this report.
Planning and Housing Committee Report 37
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 424 Churchill Avenue N.
File No. ACS2024-PDB-PS-0098 – Kitchissippi (15)
Committee recommendation(s)
That Council:
Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2a, Richmond Road / Westboro Secondary Plan, for 424 Churchill Avenue North, as shown in Document 1, for increased buildings heights as detailed in Document 2.
Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 424 Churchill Avenue North, as shown in Document 1, to permit an eight-storey residential building, as detailed in Document 3.
City Clerk – Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions
Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 30, 2024
File No. ACS2024-OCC-CCS-0104 - Citywide
Report Recommendation
That Council approve the Summaries of Oral and Written Public Submissions for items considered at the City Council Meeting of October 30, 2024, that are subject to the ‘Explanation Requirements’ being the Planning Act, subsections 17(23.1), 22(6.7), 34(10.10) and 34(18.1), as applicable, as described in this report and attached as Document 1-2.
In Camera Items
Disposition of Items Approved by Committees under Delegated Authority
That Council receive the list of items approved by its Committees under Delegated Authority, attached as Document 1.
Motion to Adopt Reports
Moved by R. King
Seconded byL. Johnson
That the report from the Director of Fleet Services, entitled “2025 Fleet Vehicle and Equipment Plans – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; and that the report from Chief Human Resources Officer, entitled “2024 FTE Analysis Report – Information Supplemental to the Budget Estimates”; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Report 18, Finance and Corporate Services Committee Report 19, Joint Report 2 Finance and Corporate Services Committee and Planning and Housing Committee, Planning and Housing Committee Report 37 and the report from the City Clerk entitled “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of October 30, 2024” be received and adopted as amended.
Motions Requiring Suspension of the Rules of Procedure
Notices of Motion (for Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Notice of Intent
Notice of Intent from the Integrity Commissioner to submit a report to Council on an Inquiry Respecting the Conduct of a Member of Council for consideration at the City Council meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024.
Motion to Introduce By-laws
Three Readings
Moved by R. King
Seconded byL. Johnson
That the by-laws listed on the Agenda under Motion to Introduce By-laws, Three Readings, be read and passed.
a. Bylaw to set the instalment due dates and the interest and penalty rates applicable to the collection of property taxes for 2025.b. A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the emergency management program for the City of Ottawa and to repeal By-law No. 2018-98.c. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for the partial abandonment of drainage works in the City of Ottawa – Presley Municipal Drain, Sims Branch in the South ½ of Lot 14, Concession 2 former Township of North Gower.d. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2002-189, as amended, with respect to the licensing and regulation of vapour product retailers.e. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2017-180 respecting the appointment of Municipal Law Enforcement Officers in accordance with private property parking enforcement.f. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2019-397, designating community safety zones throughout the City of Ottawag. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 218 Cantin Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.h. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 297 Dupuis Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.i. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 224 McArthur Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.j. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 381 Montréal Road to be of cultural heritage value or interest.k. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 200 Fifth Avenue to be of cultural heritage value or interest.l. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate 123 Metcalfe Street to be of cultural heritage value or interest.m. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at terrasse Crossway Terrace on Plan 4M-1687 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.n. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-445 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate road activity on City highways.o. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2024-265 being a by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City to enter into Municipal Access Agreements.p. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate Municipal Consent Applications and Utility Circulations.q. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 10 Garrison Street.r. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 1280 Trim Road. s. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Richmond Road/Westboro Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building heights to lands known municipally as 335 and 339 Roosevelt Avenue, 344 Winston Avenue, and 379 and 389 Wilmont Avenue. t. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 335 and 339 Roosevelt Avenue, 344 Winston Avenue, and 379 and 389 Wilmont Avenue. u. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend the Richmond Road/Westboro Secondary Plan of Volume 2A of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to increase maximum building height to lands known municipally as 424 Churchill Avenue North. v. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 424 Churchill Avenue North. w. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2 Pretty Street. x. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of part of the lands known municipally as 40 Beechcliffe Street. y. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 261A Hinchey Avenue. z. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 185 Hawthorne Avenue. aa. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2548 Cleroux Crescent. bb. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2008-250 to change the zoning of lands known municipally as 2060 Lanthier Drive. cc. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2014-256 designating the area within the territorial limits of the City of Ottawa as an area of site plan control to comply with amendments to the Planning Act. dd. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volume 1 of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to define which planning applications are considered ‘minor’. ee. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-415 respecting fees for planning applications. ff. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law 2024-265 respecting the delegation of authority to various officers of the City. gg. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands on rue Kayenta Street, Plan, voie Orvieto Way, rue Ocala Street, croissant Maverick crescent on Plan 4M-1689 as being exempt from Part Lot Control.hh. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to designate certain lands at Rideau Street and Cumberland Street on Plan 42482 as being exempt from Part Lot Control. ii. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-Law No. 2024-415 respecting fees for planning applications and to repeal By-Law No. 2024-445.jj. A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend Volumes 1, 2A, 2B and 2C of the Official Plan for the City of Ottawa to implement a series of Omnibus amendments intended to correct various errors, omissions and provide necessary updates arising since Ministerial approval of the Plan.
Confirmation By-law
Moved by R. King
Seconded byL. Johnson
That the following by-law be read and passed:
To confirm the proceedings of the Council meeting of 13 November 2024.
Inquiries
Adjournment
Moved by R. King
Seconded byL. Johnson
That the proceedings of the City Council meeting of 13 November 2024 be adjourned.